Nikon FAA350NA manual ¡ Programmed Auto, Compose picture, focus and shoot

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Shooting in Each Exposure Mode

•¡: Programmed Auto

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situation. For more complex shooting, use

 

The camera automatically controls

 

exposure according to the exposure

 

combination in the program chart for

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exposure that is correct for any shooting

Flexible Program, exposure compensation

 

 

(page 54) or exposure bracketing (page

 

57).

•Programmed Auto can only be selected when using a CPU lens.

1 Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode ∆ button to select ¡.

•When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks.

•When a non-CPU lens is attached, exposure mode automatically switches to Aperture-Priority Auto. ¡ blinks in the LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder. Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring since ƒ--appears instead of the aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder.

2 Compose picture, focus and shoot.

• When the subject is too dark or bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel.

• H1: Use ND filter.

• Lo: Use Speedlight.

·2: Shutter speed/aperture value displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1/2 or one (page 71).

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NOTE: Flexible Program

In Programmed Auto, by rotating the Main-Command Dial you can change

the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure. With this function,

you can shoot in Programmed Auto as though you were shooting in

Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto. * appears in the LCD panel when the Flexible Program is used. To cancel the Flexible Program, rotate the Main-Command Dial until * disappears, change the exposure mode, turn the power switch off, or perform Two-Button Reset (page 76).

Program chart

The program chart shows exposure control in Programmed Auto exposure mode.

——With ISO 100, lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g. AF 50mm f/1.4D).

EV range: EV 0-21

Exposure

Aperture

Shutter speed

•There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on the film speed.

•In Matrix Metering, any EV above 161/3 is controlled to EV 161/3 when using ISO 100 film.

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Contents Page Supplied accessories NomenclatureLCD/Viewfinder Displays LCD panelViewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelCommand Dials Using your camera correctly IntroductionTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Set Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area ModeLoad Film LensBasic Operation Battery power Appears Sufficient battery power Lightly press the shutter release button to activateExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraWhen camera is left unattended without lens Mount LensCheck the lens type Load Film Press the shutter release button. Film automaticallyAdvances to the first frame Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF Rotate the focus area selector lock releaseSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Shooting characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristicsCamera controls exposure automatically Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly Camera shake and shutter speedConfirm that film is completely rewound, then Remove film cartridgeFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed About Metering System and Exposure Metering SystemExposure Photographic expressionLenses give you access to all available functions When a non-CPU lens is attachedTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation AutofocusFocus Area AF start buttonAF Area Mode Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area modeDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Autofocus modesConfirm focus indicator / and lock focus Situations where autofocus may not work as expectedFocus Lock Press the shutter release buttonManual Focus Exposure Metering System ¡ Programmed Auto Compose picture, focus and shootShooting in Each Exposure Mode Shutter-Priority AutoLocking shutter speed Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing Exposure mode ∆ button to select £Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial £ Aperture-Priority AutoAdjusting the exposure. Long Time ¢ ManualElectronic analog exposure display Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lensCenter-Weighted or Spot Metering Picture. Set exposure to a mode other than ManualAuto Exposure Lock Metering system selector lock release to selectExposure Compensation Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure BracketingWith 1/3 steps With 1/2 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ Manual Long Time ExposureA tripod is recommended Panel is illuminated in greenChanging Focusing Screens Using the tweezers, push the front edge of the holderUpward until it clicks into place Through the viewfinder seeSelf-Timer Operation Changing Camera Back Data Back MF-29About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of fieldFocus Tracking Command Dial while pressing the Custom Setting Creating Custom SettingSelect a menu number by rotating the Main Button ·Switching Command Dial operations pages Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing optionsEasy Exposure Compensation Film advance in multiple exposureDelay time for auto meter-switch off Delay time for self-timer operationShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesTwo-Button Reset Original default settingsCanceling Custom Setting Press the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously,Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-Light Types of TTL Auto FlashFlash Sync Mode Features Usable Optional Speedlights Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lensesUsing the Speedlight Set the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed ApertureSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Focusing Screens Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/EyepieceAdapter DK-7 FiltersWireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Data Back MF-29Speedlight SB-80DX Speedlight SB-27Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminal Soft case CF-57/CF-58Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Troubleshooting Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachBuLb in S mode Reduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-EyeBattery power With new ones Overexposure maySpecifications Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dial SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26Equipped Battery AA-type lithiumTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation

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